Diabetes-Friendly Delight: Ragda Patties Recipe

Delicious plate of Ragda Patties served with tangy chutneys, garnished with fresh coriander.

Hello foodies!

Known for its crisp potato patties and white pea sauce, Ragda patties are a popular street snack in Mumbai. Here, “pattice” refers to the pan-fried “potato patties,” and “ragda” refers to the “peas gravy.” 

Don’t worry. You don’t have to travel to Mumbai to eat the Ragda patties. Just follow our recipe and prepare the mouth-watering dish at your home. So without further delay, let’s start preparing the dish. We have to start with the ingredients first. 

Ingredients 

  • Peas- 1 cup (dry)
  • Water- 2 cups
  • Rock salt- 2 teaspoons
  • Turmeric powder- ⅓ teaspoon
  • Soda- pinch
  • Potatoes- 3 (boiled and mashed)
  • Green chilly- 1 (chopped)
  • Ginger- 1 teaspoon (grated)
  • Cayenne pepper- 1 teaspoon
  • Green coriander- 1 cup (finely chopped)

Instructions 

Now that you have gathered all the ingredients for a yummy Ragra Patties, it is time for instructions. Just a few simple instructions and your Ragra Patties will be ready to serve. 

  • Take a cooker and heat it. You need to add 2 cups of water, one cup of dry peas, one teaspoon of rock salt, turmeric powder, and a pinch of soda into it. 
  • Keep the flame high until two whistles, and then keep the flame low. Let it cook for five minutes on low flame.
  • Let the pressure release, and then mash everything.  
  • Now, take a mixing bowl to make the pattice. Put three boiled potatoes into it and mash them. 
  • Add one teaspoon of rock salt, one chopped green chili, one teaspoon of grated ginger, one teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and finally, one cup of chopped green coriander. Mix everything well together to make a smooth dough. Use your hands if possible. It will help to make better dough.
  • Now rub a little bit of oil into your hands and take a little dough. Roll over your finger to give it a round shape. Press the roll to make it a little thin. It should look like a small thick tortilla. This is called Pattice.
  • To cook the Patties, take an iron cast pan and brush some oil into it. Put all the Pattice one by one into it. Cook it from both sides.
  • Now you must learn to serve it. Take a deep plate and add the Ragda layer first. Put two-three Pattice into it. 
  • Add another Ragda layer to it. Fill the plate with green sauce, red sauce, sweet sauce, chopped onion, and some sev. Garnish it with some chopped green coriander and serve it to your loved ones.

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Benefits

This dish may look unhealthy because of all the added sauces. But it is healthy because we have used a lot of ingredients. 

Peas 

Peas are an excellent source of zinc, antioxidants like vitamins C and E, and other nutrients that support a healthy immune system. A and B vitamins, cholesterol, and other nutrients also help to prevent inflammation and lessen your chance of developing chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis. Peas are excellent for losing weight because they have a very low-fat level.

Potatoes 

Because the vitamin C in potatoes warded against scurvy, they were a life-saving food supply in earlier times. Potassium, an electrolyte that supports the function of our heart, muscles, and nervous system, is another essential vitamin found in potatoes. Enhanced intestinal health Nightshade potatoes, which are frequently avoided, have many beneficial nutrients for the liver’s health. The liver is grounded and stable because of potatoes.

Coriander leaves

Dhania is brimming with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that shield the body from numerous ailments. Coriander, a portion of particularly healthy food for the digestive system, encourages healthy liver and bowel motions. Since digestive enzymes and fluids are proven to improve our digestive system, coriander enhances them. Additionally, they are an excellent source of fiber, which aids with weight loss. 

Now that you have the preparation method, make this appetizing recipe in the comfort of your home and amaze your peers and loved ones. 

Visit Yuvaap Kitchen for more such healthy and yummy recipes! 

References 

https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-peas#:~:text=Peas%20are%20loaded%20with%20fiber,people%20with%20type%202%20diabetes.

https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-potatoes

https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-coriander

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